Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this movie, which includes a graphic attempted rape, the violent on-camera shooting death of the rapist, further gunplay, suicide, lusty consensual sexual activity between two adults, non-stop strong language ("f--k," etc.), and frequent alcohol consumption and drunkenness is for mature viewers only. In addition, the film's adult theme involves female oppression at the hands of men and their struggle -- at great cost -- for respect, independence, and free will.
Sexual
Content
A sex scene between two consenting adults includes partial rear nudity, kissing, foreplay, and some brief glimpses of sexual activity. Other scenes contain some kissing and embracing between lovers.
Violence
A violent attempted rape sequence in which one of the two heroines is hit hard, mauled and has her clothes ripped. A fatal point blank shooting. A gun pulled on a police officer, he's forced into the trunk of his car. Lead characters blow up a tanker truck. Numerous car chases, crashes, explosions, and a dramatic suicide.
Language
Continuous swearing throughout the film. Countless uses of: "f--k" (in many forms), "c--k," "s--t," "a--hole," "suck my d--k," "Goddamn," "Jesus Christ" as an exclamation, "hell," "bitches," and more.
Social
Behavior
It is important to take control of your own life and determine your own destiny (though the method Thelma and Louise choose is not recommended). At the same time, you must take responsibility for your actions. Women and girls do not have to accept being victimized, nor should they put up with tyrannical or predatory male behavior. Males should be held accountable for any misogynistic or paternalistic conduct.
Consumerism
Logos for Coca Cola, Thunderbird, Texaco, Chevron, Union Oil, Ryder trucks.
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages are consumed throughout, including while operating vehicles, and to excess upon numerous occasions. Drunken behavior gets the heroines in trouble early in the film, and they continue drinking as their plight intensifies. Louise is a non-stop smoker. Other characters, including Thelma, smoke frequently as well.
